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Month: December 2017

14-year-old accused of string of Ithaca vandalisms; Police believe others involved

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14-year-old accused of string of Ithaca vandalisms; Police believe others involved
Ithaca Police have made an arrest in an investigation into several vandalisms of vehicles and buildings, but believe others are involved. Over the last several days, police have received numerous reports of damage that appears to have been caused by a BB-gun. The incidents have occurred at all hours of the day, but more so during the late evening and... more

BURNING UP: Residents voice concerns about $365M proposal in Romulus

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BURNING UP: Residents voice concerns about $365M proposal in Romulus
There wasn’t anything on the Romulus Town Board agenda that interested residents like the $365 million incineration facility proposed for a portion of the former-Seneca Army Depot. Yet that project wasn’t even on the agenda. Since the Romulus Planning Board has final, and most-say in the matter, according to officials at all levels – it’s a decision that Romulus Town... more

Deputies: Waterloo driver involved in crash had to be revived via Narcan

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Deputies: Waterloo driver involved in crash had to be revived via Narcan
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on December 20th at 5:00 pm deputies arrested a Waterloo man on multiple charges, which stemmed from an investigation into a two-car property damage accident. Scott M Knowlton, 19, of Waterloo was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs, unlawful possession of marijuana, and failure to use designated lane. Deputies say Knowlton... more

Exodus from New York continues as state loses thousands

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Exodus from New York continues as state loses thousands
New York gained population in 2017 — but it wasn’t reason to celebrate for officials, who lived through another Census review, which highlighted significant losses to other states. In fact, even as the state’s population grew to 19,849,399 — up some 13,000 over the previous one — the state ranked 41st in overall growth. More troubling was the migration of... more

No Shave November yields $1,350 donation to Golisano’s by Seneca Co. Sheriff’s Office

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No Shave November yields $1,350 donation to Golisano’s by Seneca Co. Sheriff’s Office
Seneca County Correction Officers participated in a “No Shave November” fundraising event. Each officer paid a dollar a day not to shave. Female officers and civilian staff participated by wearing colored t-shirts. The event raised $1350, which was presented to Golisano Children’s Hospital. Sheriff Luce said he was very proud of his staff for their community involvement. more

Sheriff: Savannah woman drove drunk, without a license plate

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Sheriff: Savannah woman drove drunk, without a license plate
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Savannah woman for driving while intoxicated after deputies observed him driving without license plates. Lenay Richardson, 39, of Savannah was arrested after a vehicle and traffic complaint regarding a vehicle on the roadway without license plates led officers to the Village of Wolcott where that vehicle was located. It was... more

Beverly Animal Shelter Pets of the Week: Hunks of kitty for the New Year

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Beverly Animal Shelter Pets of the Week: Hunks of kitty for the New Year
With the upcoming New Year ’s Eve, some of You ladies may be looking for a new man in the New Year… Maybe a strong hunk who likes to cuddle? Well the Beverly Animal Shelter has some of the cuddliest hunks around. Just check out these guys! HOBART Big brown tiger, Hobart is an unclaimed stray from Seneca Falls. He... more

Officials, stakeholders react as Canandaigua, Seneca lakes excluded from Cuomo’s 12th budget proposal

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Officials, stakeholders react as Canandaigua, Seneca lakes excluded from Cuomo’s 12th budget proposal
Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled his 12th proposal for the 2018 budget. Activists and elected officials alike are concerned that both Seneca and Canandaigua lakes were excluded from the proposal. It involves implementing a $65 million 4-point initiative to aggressively combat harmful algal blooms in Upstate New York that threaten the recreational use of lakes that are important to upstate tourism,... more

WEBCAST REPLAY: Penn Yan takes on Geneva in FL East showdown on FL1 Sports

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WEBCAST REPLAY: Penn Yan takes on Geneva in FL East showdown on FL1 Sports
The Penn Yan Mustangs take on the Geneva Panthers at Waterloo High School in a key mid-season Finger Lakes East match-up three days before Christmas. Jim Sinicropi and Nick Sciotti will have the call live from Waterloo starting at 7:30 pm on FL1 Sports. . Watch the live stream on FingerLakes1.TV, the FingerLakes1.com YouTube Channel, or the free FingerLakes1.com iPhone... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Reporter Peter Mantius talks local headlines, changes in the news business (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Reporter Peter Mantius talks local headlines, changes in the news business (podcast)
How does a newspaper veteran with history and experience in Atlanta and the New York City-area get involved with covering some of the most-controversial topics in the Finger Lakes? For Peter Mantius, it started with a move to Watkins Glen. He moved to Watkins Glen from Long Island, where he ran a couple business publications. Most of his career was... more

Second woman convicted in Newfield murder case pleads guilty to conspiracy

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Second woman convicted in Newfield murder case pleads guilty to conspiracy
A Dryden woman involved in a fatal robbery in Newfield last year pleaded guilty to conspiracy in Tompkins County Court on Wednesday afternoon. Colleen McColgin, 38, was initially charged with second-degree murder, first-degree robbery and fourth-degree conspiracy following the death of 30-year-old Camden Rundell on Dec. 2. McColgin, represented by Attorney Edward Kopko, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree conspiracy in relation... more

Woman sentenced for attempting to smuggle heroin, Suboxone into Moravia prison

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Woman sentenced for attempting to smuggle heroin, Suboxone into Moravia prison
A Queens woman was sentenced to a year in jail for trying to bring a package of narcotics into Cayuga Correctional Facility. Cassie L. Rodrigues was arrested in September 2016 after state police found 10 bags of heroin and 56 strips of Suboxone — a prescription medication used to treat opiate addiction — in her purse. And in October, Rodrigues... more

Golden Eagles lose shootout to C.G. Finney in Clyde (W-FL round-up 12/21)

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Golden Eagles lose shootout to C.G. Finney in Clyde (W-FL round-up 12/21)
It was up and down action in the gymnasium at Clyde-Savannah High School on Thursday night as Section V Independent C.G. Finney came to town to face the Golden Eagles. Clyde’s Derrick Chance would bury three straight three-pointers to end the first half with C-S on top 51-44 but Finney would outscore the hosts 23-14 in the 3rd quarter and... more
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